# Pachoink! vs Tiny Connections

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pachoink! at 93% against Tiny Connections's 36%. Pachoink! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Tiny Connections's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). On device support there is nothing between them.

Tiny Connections is free to download; Pachoink! costs $1.99 up front. Tiny Connections sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Pachoink! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pachoink! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Connections has 610 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Pachoink!'s written reviews are positive against 36% of Tiny Connections's.

Pachoink! ships an update every 9 months, Tiny Connections every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pachoink! | Tiny Connections |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pachoink/id1488272669/reviews)** | [4.3 (610 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-connections/id6464590876/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **610** |
| Positive reviews | **93.3% of reviews** | 36.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 75 MB | 448 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [A To Play Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1183313835) | [Short Circuit Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681849083) |

## What reviewers say

### Pachoink!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pachoink/id1488272669)

Bounce and smash targets on dynamic game boards using intuitive one-touch controls. Master precision, timing, and brute force across over 60 skill-based levels. Enjoy two game modes and a variety of board hazards for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Intuitive one-touch controls, Single game purchase with free updates, Campaign and Endless game modes, Multiple board hazards, 60+ skill-based levels, No Ads / IAPs

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tiny Connections

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-connections/id6464590876)

A relaxing puzzle game where you build networks to connect houses with essential services like power and water. Strategically link matching colored houses to stations while avoiding line crossings and utilizing power-ups. Explore real-world maps and compete in daily challenges.

**Highlights:** Connect houses to matching infrastructure, Utilize tunnels, junctions, and swaps, Explore real-world inspired maps, Daily and weekly challenges, Achievements and leaderboards, Colorblind mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lands Down Under Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Connections No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Journey Beginnings Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Connection Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Great problem-solving game
- 👍 Fabulous visual and accessibility options
- 👍 Challenging but simple
- 👍 Interesting concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Horrible map navigation and movement
- 🐛 Poor tutorial and guidance
- 🐛 Clunky and buggy controls
- 🐛 Frustrating UI and camera issues
- 🐛 Randomly spawning buildings disrupt networks

**Reported bugs**

- Tutorial progress not saving
- Inability to skip tutorial
- Inconsistencies between tutorial and actual gameplay
- Inability to pause time as described in tutorial
- Difficulty connecting tunnels

**Requested features**

- Add a dedicated map navigation mode
- Improve tutorial and in-game guidance
- Allow zooming and panning without building mode
- Provide an option to remove ads
- Add an easy mode for beginners


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pachoink! free?

Pachoink! costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tiny Connections free?

Tiny Connections is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pachoink! or Tiny Connections?

Pachoink! is rated higher. Pachoink! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Tiny Connections averages 4.3 from 610 ratings.

### Do Pachoink! or Tiny Connections have ads?

Tiny Connections shows ads; Pachoink! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pachoink! or Tiny Connections?

Pachoink! ships an update every 9 months, and Tiny Connections every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pachoink! was updated on September 30, 2026 and Tiny Connections on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*